Trying to become a Marine. Criminal Record Problem Please Help

[stevesicard]

I have been trying to join the armed forces for over a year now, before i wasn't able to due to a pending court case, but that is now resolved. Originally i wanted to join the Marines but the first recruiter i talked to discouraged me in saying that with my criminal record (2 possession charges of marijuana, 2 driving after suspension, all of witch over 2 years ago) that i have no chance at getting in the corps. So my next step was try national guard/army/navy/airforce but i just couldn't see myself giving myself to something for so long that i didn't choose. I am 21 years old, strong, not allergic to anything, fast learning, and ability to listen to orders without mistake. So my question is:

Is there Anything At All i can do to help myself to get in like record expunges or anything. Personally i have it pretty rough here and i have no future i wouldn't care signing up for 8 years active if i needed to if that helped me to get in, i just need to start a new life, staying here is going to put me in jail or worse. Please if anyone has any ideas for me feel free to email me at steve.sicard@yahoo.com

I appreciate any advice or support and as today is Veterans Day i want to say Thank you all, and i hope to be within your ranks as fast as humanly possible.

[BR34]

You need to go back to the recruiter that discouraged you and tell him even if chances are slim you still want to take a shot at it.